SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2101R
RBOSGB2101R belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2101R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 01R |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Opc |
| City | Liverpool |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RBOS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 01R Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2101R?
RBOSGB2101R identifies Rbs Opc, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2101R?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2101R is Rbs Opc. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB2101R if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB2101R for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2101R.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.